Community bands together to help resident

Rowlett Lakeshore Times. A disabled Rowlett man received a glimse of what the community of Rowlett is all about on Aug. 31. Brian Oarr received a new air conditioning unit, thanks to the generosity of several area business owners.

â€œI received a phone call from Stacy in the city secretaryâ€™s office inquiring if I knew of someone who could help out a resident. I was informed that Bryan Oarr and his wife Janet were without any air conditioning and it was over 100 degrees in their home. I was also informed that Mr. Oarr was paralyzed due to an accident and was wheelchair bound and they did not have any money and needed help,â€ said Lt. Marvin Gibbs, community services division commander.

Gibbs sprang into action. He contacted a local business owner to see if he could help out.